Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Clash breaks out between quota protesters, BCL activists at DU

Several people were injured as a clash broke out between quota protestors and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League in front of Bijay Ekattor Hall of Dhaka University
15 July 2024, 09:17 AM

They don't feel ashamed to call themselves Razakars: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today termed the slogan, "Who are you? Who am I? Razakar. Razakar" chanted by the anti-quota protesters as "very regrettable"
15 July 2024, 09:05 AM

BCL will give a fitting reply to those who labelled themselves Razakars: Quader

Chhatra League will give a fitting reply to those student leaders of the quota reform movement who last night labelled themselves Razakars and showed arrogance, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today
15 July 2024, 09:00 AM

The 'Razakar' back and forth: Who said what?

Students' sentiments were inflamed by what they termed was a "disparaging comment" by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her press conference on her recent China visit yesterday afternoon
15 July 2024, 06:58 AM

PM's quota remark: Students gather at TSC for protest rally

Students started gathering in front of the Raju sculpture near Dhaka University's TSC around 12:20pm today to hold a rally protesting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's comments during yesterday's speech
15 July 2024, 06:49 AM

Teesta project: India should implement it if we’re to get water

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said she wants India to implement the Teesta project and this is to ensure Bangladesh gets water from upstream.
14 July 2024, 18:00 PM

PM warns of conspiracy against government

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that quarters with vested interest are conspiring to destabilise the government, drawing "parallels to the tragic events of August 1975"
15 June 2024, 06:53 AM

AR Rahman talks about his love for Bangla and Bangabandhu

AR Rahman is currently at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to unveil his musical documentary "Headhunting to Beatboxing".
20 May 2024, 05:40 AM

Consider setting up 2nd nuclear power plant

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday requested Russia’s state-run atomic energy agency Rosatom to consider building a second nuclear power plant in Rooppur.
2 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Recognise those who work silently for public welfare: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the nation to recognise and honour the dedicated souls who have been working silently for the welfare of people in different parts of the country
25 March 2024, 08:47 AM

10 distinguished individuals get Independence Awards

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today conferred the Independence Award-2024 to 10 distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country
25 March 2024, 07:00 AM

Prioritise medical research over private practice, PM tells doctors

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged doctors in the country to devote more time to research in medical science by reducing the time they spend on private practice
11 March 2024, 07:07 AM

Bangladesh Coast Guard to be transformed into three-dimensional force: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government will transform the Bangladesh Coast Guard into a three-dimensional force by inducting new technology and modern equipment
10 March 2024, 07:15 AM

PM asks Rab to keep watch on dishonest businesses

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the Rapid Action Battalion to be more vigilant against the unscrupulous businesses and help stabilise the prices of essentials during Ramadan.
6 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Be vigilant against dishonest businessmen during Ramadan, PM tells Rab

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) force to be more vigilant against dishonest businesses to help stablise the prices of essentials during the upcoming month of Ramadan
6 March 2024, 07:59 AM

None can truly comprehend the sorrow of losing loved ones as I do: PM

She remembers the 2009 BDR mutiny while speaking at BGB Day-2024
4 March 2024, 06:49 AM

Make sure building code is followed

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked all concerned, particularly the field administration, to ensure maintaining of building codes and actions against food stockpiling.
3 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Roadmap for banking reforms: Old wine in a new bottle?

In February 2019, the central bank lowered the timeframe to three years from five years. And what has that achieved?
27 February 2024, 00:00 AM

No global leader raised any questions about polls: PM

The prime minister also said that Bangladesh's participation in the Munich Security Conference reflected the country's commitment to global peace
23 February 2024, 04:33 AM

Have to use vast maritime resources for our progress: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed on extracting marine resources from Bangladesh's vast maritime zones maintaining friendly relations with the neighbouring countries to tap potential of the "Blue Economy" for the country's socio-economic advancement
22 February 2024, 06:50 AM